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Michelle starts with ...
I once read of a tropical fruit that when consumed regular a persons body odour gains the natural fragrance of lavender ( or similar) and that such a fruit was being trialed for growing queensland. As for the name of the said fruit that is where I am in need of help. Does anyone know what I am referring to? And what its name is?
Thanks

Time: 8th April 2010 7:26pm

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Speedy says...
Hi Michelle,
I think you may be asking about the Kepel tree / Kepel fruit ... Stelechocarpus burahol (Anonnaceae)
I've never seen the tree, let alone tasted the fruit, but am intrigued by the stories of the perfume thing.
I first saw a scant reference to it in a book many years ago.
It mentioned that the aroma was more like violets, well floral at least.


Time: 8th April 2010 9:51pm

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trikus says...
There is a very large tree planted somewhere in Flecker Botanic Gardens in Cairns . You can download a map for a self guided tour of the edible plantings there . There was a fantastic article in last years Rare Fruit Review about this tree with a fantastic picture of one with a glorious flush of red new foliage . I have recently planted one that was purchased from Limberlost Nursery . I do not think it would grow well out of the wet tropics as it is native to Indonesia .It has fruited in 7 years planted in a collection in Florida.

Time: 9th April 2010 11:56am

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amanda says...
Hi Michelle - that's what I need to have after curry! Embarrassing to say here on a forum - but I smell just like curry under my arm pits the next day..it's weird...I think it's the fenugreek that does it. I wonder if it works differently on people...

Time: 9th April 2010 12:09pm

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Kert says...
That is so gross I can't even bear to think about it..

Time: 10th April 2010 4:23pm

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kert says...
That's not my post . Someone is using my name

Time: 11th April 2010 10:55am

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Grant says...
Or there are two Kerts in Sydney :O

Time: 11th April 2010 11:18am

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